computer-playbook/roles/pc-git

PC-Git Role

Overview

Welcome to the pc-git role documentation, part of the computer-playbook repository. This role is focused on setting up Git, a widely-used version control system, on personal computers. The role includes tasks for installing Git and configuring global user details.

Role Tasks

The main.yml file in the pc-git role consists of the following key tasks:

1. Set Git User Email: Uses the ansible.builtin.shell module to set the global Git user email to a specified value ({{user_email}}).

2. Set Git User Name: Similar to the above, this task sets the global Git user name ({{user_full_name}}) using the ansible.builtin.shell module.

3. Install Git: Employs the community.general.pacman module to install the Git package, ensuring it's present on the system.

Purpose and Usage

The pc-git role is essential for developers, IT professionals, and anyone who needs to utilize version control for their projects. It automates the installation of Git and the initial configuration of user identity, which is crucial for committing changes and collaborating on projects using Git.

Prerequisites

• Ansible: Must be installed on your system to use this role.
• Arch Linux-based System: This role uses the pacman package manager, making it suitable for Arch Linux or similar distributions.

Running the Role

To use this role:

1. Clone the computer-playbook repository.
2. Navigate to the roles/pc-git directory.
3. Make sure to define the user_email and user_full_name variables before running the role.
4. Execute the role using Ansible, ensuring you have the required permissions for software installation and configuration.

Customization

You can customize this role by modifying the variables for user email and name or by adding additional Git configuration tasks as needed.

Support and Contributions

For support, feedback, or contributions to this role, such as adding more Git-related configurations or tools, please open an issue or submit a pull request in the computer-playbook repository. Contributions that enhance Git setup and configuration are highly encouraged.